News Highlight COG, Area Urban Foresters Contribute to USDA's New People's Garden Project Apr 22, 2009 COG, U.S. Forest Service, and region's urban foresters have been working together to make use of urban wood from local trees felled by storms and routine maintenance.
News Release Metro Area Health Officials Investigating Potential Measles Exposures Across Region Apr 20, 2009 Area health officials are mounting a coordinated campaign to identify people who may have been exposed to new measles activity in the region.
News Release Regional Vehicle Inventory Indicates Fleet Getting Older Apr 15, 2009 Since 2005, vehicle registrations are down in the District, up in Maryland and Virginia.
News Release COG Childhood Obesity Survey Encourages Greater Regional Action to Improve the Health of Area Children Apr 8, 2009 Survey examines four areas related to childhood obesity: nutrition, physical activity, land use, and obesity trend data.
News Release Homelessness Up Slightly in Region Apr 8, 2009 Greater number of homeless families drives the overall increase.
News Release Street Smart Launches 2009 Campaign Mar 25, 2009 Campaign continues to show evidence of boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.
News Release TPB Votes to Amend I-66 Decision Mar 18, 2009 The funding for two of three spot improvements is still contingent on completion of multi-modal studies.
News Highlight COG Honors Local Citizens For Service To Animals Mar 18, 2009 The Washington region’s outstanding animal services professionals and volunteers were honored at COG’s fifth annual Animal Services Awards program.
News Release Area Suburbs United with District in Support of Voting Rights Mar 11, 2009 COG leaders unanimously support resolution urging Congress to pass D.C. voting rights legislation without firearms amendment.
News Release Regional Leaders Examine Options for Maximizing Value of Stimulus Funds Mar 11, 2009 Board Members Direct COG to take a greater role in regional stimulus coordination.